The iPod Accessories Page

Introduction

This is a work-in-progress list of iPod accessories tested with Rockbox. Many accessories for the iPod which connect via the dock adapter do not work with Rockbox. This is because they use Apple's proprietary Apple Accessory Protocol, which is only partially implemented in Rockbox (and is only implemented for the Mini 1G, Mini 2G, 4G Grayscale and 4G Photo/Color, 5G Video, 5.5G Video and Nano 1G). What follows is a list of accessories, and whether or not they work in Rockbox in any fashion at all.

Note: Please test with Accessory Power both off and on.

When adding information to the chart, please be kind and fill in the Model Number if you can. Many manufacturers have released different physical models under the same name, or confusingly similar names. Please also be nice enough to list the model of iPod you tested on as well.

Note - the ADC Reading column refers to the value shown in the Debug Menu, under "ACCESSORY:" . Entering this information into the table below will help the Rockbox developers to extend the Apple Accessory Protocol implementation in order to handle these devices better!

Photo Tested on 5G - charging and USB via mini USB connector - does not power on as transmitter. (Mixed reports on this model. Christi's does not power on with Rockbox, another report claims perfect functionality. Buyer beware.)

Tested with iTunes-loaded music. Accessory power required. Pause + Resume - works fine if the drawer is open but not when the drawer is closed. Unit thinks that the Ipod is paused but it keeps on playing. This unit displays Track + Artist + Album info when the drawer is closed.

Tested on 5G 60 GB. Most remote controls work, but incorrect FF and RR button mapping. Track info displayed on head unit. Another incomplete report says "both DIP switches on the DICE need to be set to Ipod."

Tested on 5G 80GB. Turn Car Adapter to YES and Accessory Power Supply to NO. Load up your playlist before connecting it since you will loose all functionality of the iPod's buttons after you plug it in.

Tested on 5.5G 80GB and Nano. Remote playback controls work, press and hold delay time is too short. Long press on Play/Pause activates menu mode on Nano and goes to current track in file tree on 5.5G.

2009-03-04

r20200

Devices that need retesting

On 2008-12-25, preliminary support for Ipod accessories was committed to Rockbox SVN, so devices tested before that might work better now. If you own one of the devices listed below, please re-test, and add your results to the table above.